International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Terrain Adaptive Position Changing E-Bike Amijith Sabu1, Asif A2, Harikrishnan M C3, Sankar Joy4, Mr. Krishnakumar K5 1-4Student,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Krishnakumar K: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, RIET, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------5Mr.
designs fit the abilities and strengths of people. It’s a study to understand how products, systems, and workplaces can be designed to be comfortable to the end user. The term ergonomics is usually heard in the workplace, but it can also be applied to motorcycles. Riding a motorcycle is all about comfort and feel, and the lack of these factors can make your riding experience lesser than it should be. Aside from the discomfort, an ill-fitting motorcycle increases your risk of accidents. Balance is essential when riding a motorcycle, so both of your feet have to be flat on the pedals. It’s dangerous when you’re riding on the tip of your toes.
Abstract - The terrain adaptive position changing E-Bike is a custom designed electric lite bike that can be used for various purposes. The main intention of the development of this bike is to integrate the use of bikes of multiple categories into one. . Each motorcycle in each categories has its own capabilities and purpose. For example, a sports bike which is designed to be perform track oriented can preferably be used in track or smooth tarmac surfaces. When considering a naked street bike, it is designed for using in city traffic with comfort riding posture. When it comes to an average motorcycle enthusiasts or users, it is not practical to own multiple bikes for every purposes. Our project objective is to combine the use of multiple bikes into a single one by adding an option to change the positions of handlebar, seat and footrest without compromising the strength factor of the motorcycle. By this, a single motorcycle can be used in various terrains and purposes.
An ill-fitting motorcycle also exposes you to musculoskeletal disorders like neck pain, low back pain, nerve compression, saddle sores and carpal tunnel syndrome.
1.2 Riding Posture Aside from looking for an ergonomic motorcycle, pay attention to your posture when you’re seated on the bike. The posture depends on the type of motorcycle. If you’re using touring motorcycles or dirt or dual-sport bikes, lean forward slightly or sit upright. This posture also applies to beginner riders. For cruiser drivers, keep your upper torso upright and extend your legs forward. You want your motorcycle trips to be easy and comfortable, and ergonomics plays a part in making sure you’re comfortable on the bike. Pay attention to what feels right when testing motorcycles and make sure you’re sitting correctly before you head off.
Key Words: Ergonomics, Electric Bike, Terrain Adaptive, Motorcycle, Riding Posture.
1.INTRODUCTION Motorcycles are an excellent alternative to cars and public transport. Bikes give you the flexibility to navigate around a traffic jam, making it a great way to get around. They are cheaper to maintain compared to a regular car and they also use less fuel. Finding the perfect motorcycle takes an extensive amount of research and shopping. There are a variety of bikes for sale, from off-road farm quad bikes to laid back cruisers. Ergonomics plays an important role in this. From the physiological point of view, a motorcyclist performs a monotonous task in an almost static posture affected by various physical parameters, causing rigidity and decreased blood flow in the muscles. Our project objective is to combine the use of multiple bikes into a single one by adding an option to change the positions of handlebar, seat and footrest without compromising the strength factor of the motorcycle. By this, a single motorcycle can be used in various terrains and purposes. The movements of the handlebar, footrest and seating position are synchronized to an extend to get preferred riding posture of a sports bike, an adventure bike, and a street bike having a standard position.
2. TYPES OF MOTORCYCLES There are so many different mixes and matches that have been achieved in motorcycle design making it is not fair to just chalk everything up to either design or thrill. The different combinations deserve to be looked at in totality. Categories of bikes like Naked Street, Adventure, Cruisers, Sports etc. are popular choices around the world.
3. PROPOSED MODEL OF TERRAIN ADAPTIVE SEATING POSITION CHANGING E-BIKE The chassis is designed as a box structure that accommodates some of the parts. It also gives a stable and strong platform for the other parts to be mounted on. This chassis is designed for easy mounting of other parts and is made of Mild Steel.
1.1 Ergonomics Ergonomics is a discipline that combines engineering, physiology, psychology, and statistics to make sure that © 2021, IRJET
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